BNI San Diego Podcast
Welcome to the BNI San Diego Podcast, the show where we bring you valuable insights and advice from some of the most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs in the San Diego area, and BNI Globally.
Join our host, Ed Wilson, as he interviews a variety of guests, from seasoned business owners to up-and-coming entrepreneurs, to uncover the secrets of their success. From marketing and branding to networking and business strategy, we'll cover it all.
Whether you're a small business owner looking to grow your company or an entrepreneur just starting out, the BNI San Diego Podcast has something for everyone. With expert advice and practical tips you can put into action right away, you'll be on your way to achieving your business goals in no time.
So tune in to the BNI San Diego Podcast and get ready to take your business to the next level.
BNI San Diego Podcast
Episode 97 – Leadership, Givers Gain & The Ripple Effect
In this episode, Executive Director Ed Wilson sits down with Joe Mendoza — commercial real estate professional, president of BNI Referral Revolution, and author of Flex with a Plex.
Joe shares his journey of:
✅ Building a loyal network in commercial real estate
✅ Embracing Givers Gain as a mindset, not just a motto
✅ Stepping into chapter leadership (and why he took ownership early)
✅ Creating impact in the room that ripples into the community
✅ Using BNI as a professional “reset” to grow skills, connections, and business opportunities
Whether you’re a new BNI member looking for traction, a seasoned member seeking to reignite your chapter engagement, or a business professional curious about BNI’s impact — this episode will in-spire you to lead with generosity, show up with consistency, and trust the process.
📖 Plus: Joe shares how challenges like the 2008 crash and COVID became opportunities for growth — and why “in every shift, there’s a gift.”
🎧 Listen now and see how BNI can amplify your business, leadership, and community impact.
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💬 Comment below: How has Givers Gain impacted YOUR business?
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BNI San Diego
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Visit a chapter: https://bnisd.com/en-US/findachapter
Visit us online: https://bnisd.com
BNI is the world's most successful organization of its type in the world. Members pass millions of referrals which translates to billions of dollars in business.
BNI San Diego
(619) 255-2620
Visit a chapter: https://bnisd.com/en-US/findachapter